Monday, September 26, 2011

Hello Fall...

Such a glorious season with changes in the weather, intense colors, cozy evenings, so much inspiration.  Let me share some of that glorious inspiration with you!

Imagine yourself coming over a hill and looking down at this breath taking scene...


Can you hear the hushed quiet of the forest...


Wow...


Nature offers the best decorating opportunities... 





Fall is a great time to slow down and enjoy a quiet moment or two...



Cozy up our homes...




Let's not forget the latest in fall fashion...





Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.
~William Cullen Bryant

Enjoy these beautiful days!
Laurie

images from pinterest, my newest obsession

Tuesday, September 20, 2011

A New Chapter

Yesterday was the last day I would look out the window to see if Blake's car was in the driveway.  The last time  I would get up in the night and look upstairs to see if his bedroom door was almost shut, the bathroom light on and the door cracked a little.   Just the way he likes it.  You see, it was our last night of "normal" ...  Blake went off to college today...

Happy and sad.  We are excited for him.  Gary and I both relating to our own experiences at his age.  For the absolute blast he will have at Western Oregon University.  For the new chapter in his life.  This part is necessary.  It's the next step in Blake's process of growing up.  Growing into adulthood.

The sadness in my heart is mingled with excitement for him.  But as a mom I have to reflect...

Being pregnant... his bright blonde hair... a two year old who didn't want me out of his sight... long walks... bedtime stories... learning to drive...

When I looked out my window today I saw his black Subaru with the red mudflaps and wheels parked in the driveway.  Automatic thoughts of "don't drive too fast, come home at a decent hour."  The realization that he's not coming home tonight, or this week or next...

It sounds so sad and pitiful on my part and it kind of is... but doesn't every Mom go through this? 

So there you have it... raw from a Mother's heart missing the little boy who was, the teenager who gave us so much joy and worry...  hope for a bright future...

Blessings to you our little blonde haired, blue eyed boy!   You are in for the time of your life, embrace it!  We love you Blakey...
Blake
Mom and Blake
Blake and Dad
Blake and Chelsea (sister)
Mom and Dad

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Final Show for the Season

Life has been busy and rewarding with so many shows this summer!  Show season is drawing to an end for Worthy Goods and we are looking forward to the mundane... cleaning house, grocery shopping, baking...

If you need a Worthy Goods fix before next Spring, you can find us year round at Monticello Antique Market Place ~ 8600 SE Stark Street ~ Portland, OR.

Our final show for the season is the Fall Premier Show at Monticello.  The show runs through October 2nd.  Participating vendors are restocking daily.  Come by for a shopping fix!

Worthy Goods pulled out all the stops with fantastic vintage treasures, handcrafted textiles and more...






On another note...

The premier issue of Folk Magazine is hot off the press!  Barn House is one of the featured articles with a spotlight on the Summer Country Vintage Marketplace hosted by the boys in July.  Congrats to Joe and Jermonne you guys are the best!


Debbie and I (aka Worthy Goods) are pictured in the article along with many vendor friends and wonderful customers!  The article and photos were done by the very talented miss Kimberly Taylor...


Looking forward to the gorgeous days of fall!
Laurie